Crime Rates for Edgeworth, NSW
⇌ Compare Edgeworth with another suburbAs of the March 2026 data release, The Edgeworth (2285) crime rate for the Year ending Dec 2025 was calculated from 403 reported incidents, equal to 6,296 incident per 100,000 people. According to the Australian Bureau of Statistics (ABS), the population of Edgeworth, NSW in 2021 was 6,401. In the last 10 years, Edgeworth, NSW's crime rate has seen a decrease. Recent data shows that Assault and Robbery occur at a rate of 1 incident per 91.4 people. For property crimes such as Burglary and Theft, the rate is 1 incident per 32.3 people. Community safety concerns, including Stalking and Harassment, are reported at a rate of 1 incident per 228.6 people. When reviewing these figures, it’s also valuable to compare them with broader crime trends across the Greater Sydney region.
Most Common Crimes in Edgeworth for 2025: Theft (129), Assault (63), Against justice procedures (52).
| Type/Year | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 | 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total | 496 | 476 | 546 | 554 | 435 | 541 | 571 | 440 | 456 | 455 | 403 |
| Abduction and kidnapping | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Against justice procedures | 43 | 40 | 41 | 37 | 36 | 46 | 69 | 64 | 46 | 43 | 52 |
| Arson | 7 | 9 | 8 | 9 | 8 | 9 | 15 | 4 | 6 | 4 | 4 |
| Assault | 64 | 66 | 54 | 62 | 63 | 66 | 98 | 42 | 62 | 66 | 63 |
| Betting and gaming offences | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Blackmail and extortion | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 4 | 2 | 0 |
| Coercive Control | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 3 |
| Disorderly conduct | 7 | 5 | 8 | 6 | 6 | 14 | 7 | 4 | 11 | 10 | 6 |
| Drug offences | 38 | 23 | 32 | 58 | 33 | 45 | 33 | 34 | 18 | 41 | 14 |
| Homicide | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Intimidation, stalking and harassment | 29 | 22 | 42 | 34 | 36 | 52 | 59 | 38 | 36 | 28 | 38 |
| Liquor offences | 0 | 0 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 5 | 4 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| Malicious damage to property | 63 | 63 | 59 | 48 | 41 | 75 | 71 | 57 | 63 | 35 | 49 |
| Other offences | 5 | 5 | 9 | 1 | 2 | 9 | 50 | 4 | 7 | 2 | 6 |
| Other offences against the person | 1 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 7 |
| Pornography offences | 0 | 2 | 3 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 4 | 2 | 0 |
| Prohibited and regulated weapons offences | 4 | 14 | 21 | 17 | 13 | 22 | 11 | 12 | 17 | 5 | 3 |
| Robbery | 2 | 1 | 0 | 3 | 2 | 5 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 4 | 1 |
| Sexual offences | 8 | 9 | 13 | 16 | 12 | 23 | 19 | 13 | 22 | 12 | 25 |
| Theft | 223 | 214 | 251 | 260 | 180 | 168 | 133 | 159 | 156 | 198 | 129 |
| Transport regulatory offences | 1 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 2 |
In 2025, Edgeworth, NSW recorded 403 total crime incidents. Over the period from 2015 to 2025, overall crime has decreased. Cumulatively over this period, the most common crime type was 'Theft' with 2071 reported cases.
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Latest Crime Rates
| Type | incidents (2025) | incidents (2024) | Changes(%) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Breach Apprehended Violence Order | 35 | 25 | 40.00% (25) |
| Breach bail conditions | 11 | 16 | -31.25% (16) |
| Resist or hinder officer | 6 | 2 | 200.00% (2) |
| Arson | 4 | 4 | 0.00% (4) |
| Assault Police | 1 | 1 | 0.00% (1) |
| Domestic violence related assault | 39 | 32 | 21.88% (32) |
| Non-domestic violence related assault | 23 | 33 | -30.30% (33) |
| Blackmail and extortion | 0 | 2 | -100.00% (2) |
| Coercive Control | 3 | 1 | 200.00% (1) |
| Criminal intent | 0 | 2 | -100.00% (2) |
| Offensive conduct | 2 | 1 | 100.00% (1) |
| Trespass | 4 | 7 | -42.86% (7) |
| Cultivating cannabis | 0 | 2 | -100.00% (2) |
| Dealing, trafficking in amphetamines | 3 | 17 | -82.35% (17) |
| Manufacture drug | 0 | 1 | -100.00% (1) |
| Other drug offences | 1 | 4 | -75.00% (4) |
| Possession and/or use of amphetamines | 3 | 7 | -57.14% (7) |
| Possession and/or use of cannabis | 3 | 7 | -57.14% (7) |
| Possession and/or use of cocaine | 2 | 0 | 200.00% (0) |
| Possession and/or use of ecstasy | 1 | 0 | 100.00% (0) |
| Possession and/or use of other drugs | 1 | 3 | -66.67% (3) |
| Murder * | 1 | 0 | 100.00% (0) |
| Intimidation, stalking and harassment | 38 | 28 | 35.71% (28) |
| Liquor offences | 0 | 1 | -100.00% (1) |
| Malicious damage to property | 49 | 35 | 40.00% (35) |
| Other offences | 6 | 2 | 200.00% (2) |
| Other offences against the person | 7 | 1 | 600.00% (1) |
| Pornography offences | 0 | 2 | -100.00% (2) |
| Prohibited and regulated weapons offences | 3 | 5 | -40.00% (5) |
| Robbery with a weapon not a firearm | 0 | 2 | -100.00% (2) |
| Robbery without a weapon | 1 | 2 | -50.00% (2) |
| Sexual assault | 11 | 7 | 57.14% (7) |
| Sexual touching, sexual act and other sexual offences | 14 | 5 | 180.00% (5) |
| Break and enter dwelling | 10 | 24 | -58.33% (24) |
| Break and enter non-dwelling | 3 | 1 | 200.00% (1) |
| Fraud | 30 | 60 | -50.00% (60) |
| Motor vehicle theft | 16 | 25 | -36.00% (25) |
| Other theft | 7 | 9 | -22.22% (9) |
| Receiving or handling stolen goods | 1 | 4 | -75.00% (4) |
| Steal from dwelling | 9 | 13 | -30.77% (13) |
| Steal from motor vehicle | 27 | 27 | 0.00% (27) |
| Steal from person | 1 | 0 | 100.00% (0) |
| Steal from retail store | 25 | 35 | -28.57% (35) |
| Transport regulatory offences | 2 | 0 | 200.00% (0) |
Overview
No of incidents (Year ending Dec 2025), people in 2021Crime rates are shown as incidents per 100,000 people. These figures are based on the latest reported incidents and population data from the last census (2021). Rates may appear higher or lower than current reality depending on population changes, so it is difficult to declare any suburb completely safe or unsafe.
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FAQ About Crime in Edgeworth, NSW
How common is car theft in the Edgeworth, NSW?
There were 25 motor vehicle theft incident(s) recorded between Year ending Dec 2025, averaging 1 incident every 14.6 day.
Is Edgeworth, NSW safe in 2026
Yes, Edgeworth, NSW is considered more safe compared to the overall state average, as its crime rate of 6,296 incidents per 100,000 people for the Year ending Dec 2025 is lower than the overall crime rate in New South Wales.
What is the most common crime in Edgeworth, NSW?
In 2025, the most common crime type in Edgeworth, NSW was Theft with 129 reported incidents.
Has crime in the Edgeworth, NSW increased or decreased in the past 5 years?
Crime rates have decreased by 29% over the past five years.
What is rate of criminal against person in Edgeworth, NSW?
In Year ending Dec 2025, there were 135 incident against persons in Edgeworth, NSW, including homicide, assault, sexual offences,robbery, and other crimes against the person.
What is the rate of property crime in Edgeworth, NSW?
In Year ending Dec 2025, there were 182 property crime incident in Edgeworth, NSW, including arson, theft, and malicious damage to property.
What is the number of drug offenses in Edgeworth, NSW?
In Year ending Dec 2025, Edgeworth, NSW recorded 14 drug incident, including cocaine, narcotics, cannabis, amphetamines, ecstasy and other drugs.
Community Snapshot – Edgeworth (2021)
Edgeworth is a quiet suburb with around 6401 people. While families are part of the community, only about 37.2% of households are couple families with children, and the average household size is 2.4 people. The median household weekly income is $1435, though the unemployment rate stands at 4.7%. The area has a strong local identity, with over 87.7% of people born in Australia.
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Other Safe Suburbs Near Edgeworth
If you’re considering living near Edgeworth , you might also be interested in these nearby suburbs, which consistently report lower crime rates and offer family-friendly amenities.
- Macquarie Hills - 97 incidents (0.02691 per 100,000 people)
- Cameron Park - 386 incidents (0.03869 per 100,000 people)
- Barnsley - 69 incidents (0.03977 per 100,000 people)
- Holmesville - 58 incidents (0.04105 per 100,000 people)
- Speers Point - 236 incidents (0.06941 per 100,000 people)
- Argenton - 128 incidents (0.09467 per 100,000 people)
- Teralba - 324 incidents (0.12208 per 100,000 people)
- Glendale - 467 incidents (0.14325 per 100,000 people)
- Boolaroo - 273 incidents (0.16687 per 100,000 people)
*Unincorporated/Out Of Council - Areas that are not governed by a local government authority
Source: Crime Statistics Agency (CSA), NSW Bureau of Crime Statistics and Research, Australian Bureau of Statistics
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